Jacksonville, FL (May 6, 2020) – The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that a truck driver was killed in a distracted driving accident caused by an 18-year-old on I-95.

The accident took place early this morning when an 18-year-old female from Palm Coast was traveling behind a semi-truck when she became distracted by her phone and began to drift into the other lane of traffic but started to spin in her vehicle.

The front of her sedan collided with the rear wheels of the semi-truck, causing the driver to lose control. The truck ran off the side of the road and immediately overturned. The sedan ended up in a grassy shoulder alongside the highway.

The semi-truck driver, who was identified as a 56-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident due to his injuries. The 18-year-old girl suffered minor injuries.

No further details have been released but the investigation is ongoing.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Accidents in Florida

Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous acts that take place on our roads every year, leading to catastrophic injuries and even fatal results. In 2018 alone, over 2,841 lives are taken due to distracted driving. Losing a loved one might be one of the most difficult things that happen to a family, which can leave them grieving for a long time. It is important that families seek the help of a Florida wrongful death attorney in their time of need.

For years, our skilled personal injury attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have helped individuals who have suffered the sudden loss of a loved one. We understand how overwhelmed you might be feeling and are dedicated to helping you obtain compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. If you have suffered such a tragic loss, do not stand alone as you navigate the legal system. Please contact a wrongful death attorney in Florida immediately at (904) 575-9026.

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